Derby Evening Telegraph back issues from April 2009:
End of an era for Ellen
Apr 01, 2009 ... Make the most of the next two operas at the Derby Assembly Rooms -they may be the last for the foreseeable future. Producer Ellen Kent, who has been taking opera and ballet toparts of the country where other companies fear to tread, is takinga step away from regional theatre tours ...
See the sottish play
Apr 01, 2009 ... Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth will be performed by the AshbyDramatic Society later this month. The story of power, ambition,murder and betrayal will be performed on April 23, 24, 25, 29 and ...
Ska and punk night
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Weaker Head, a relatively new band who favour a lively ska/punk/rock sound, can be seen live at the Old Bell, Sadler Gate,Derby, on ...
Joss stone looking out for a man
Apr 01, 2009 ... Joss Stone says she's on the look out for a man. "I would like to have a boyfriend," she tells Parade.com. "Itwould be nice." However, the 21-year-old singer, who releases her fourth albumColour Me Free this summer, says she might be a bit too busy forromance at the moment, ...
Miley cyrus plans another series of Hannah montana
Apr 01, 2009 ... Miley Cyrus says she won't be making any more Hannah Montanamovies. "I feel like this is a TV show," she told E! at a pressconference to promote the first Hannah Montana film. "We were reallylucky to have enough material to make one movie. To do another onetakes away a ...
Book choice: The victorians: Britain through the paintings of the age
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Victorians: BRITAIN THROUGH THE PAINTINGS OF THE AGE. By Jeremy Paxman THIS illustrated book based on Jeremy Paxman's recent BBC TVseries is a thoroughly readable tour of Victorian paintings and thesociety that created them. The Newsnight presenter argues that ...
New books
Apr 01, 2009 ... Black Rock Amanda Smyth AMANDA Smyth's debut novel is an intricately told tale about thesearch for belonging and love. It follows the story of Celia, ayoung girl who lives with her aunt in Tobago but her daily life ishaunted by the mystery of her own father's ...
The grandeur of ancient China comes to buxton
Apr 01, 2009 ... The grandeur of the Colosseum in Rome and the greatness ofancient China come together in this new production of Puccini'sTurandot, directed by Ellen Kent. The Terracotta Army gaze down on ...
There really is no fool like an old fool on all fools' day
Apr 01, 2009 ... It came as a complete surprise - the chance to win a mobilityscooter. Not that I need one at the moment. Which, I suppose, is whyI was surprised. But you never know. So I returned the form. And nowI'm in the draw. It happened like this: I was staring out of the office ...
Castleward's the perfect place for an 'urban village'
Apr 01, 2009 ... Despite the recession, we were recently reminded in the EveningTelegraph that there are many projects either under construction orready to roll off the drawing board. Jurys Inn and Riverlights, now under construction, are going tochange our perception of the scale of our city. As, ...
F1 parts firm hopes to get on board with pace-setter button
Apr 01, 2009; ... A Derbyshire firm which makes parts for Formula One teams is inthe running to become a supplier for Jenson Button's Brawn GP team. On Sunday, the fledging British team took F1 by storm by securinga one-two finish at the Australian Grand Prix, with English driverButton taking top ...
Drugs raid pair are bailed
Apr 01, 2009 ... Two men arrested after police discovered a suspected cannabisfactory at a house in Derby have been released on bail. Officers went to the house in Kendon Avenue, Sunny Hill, at7.30pm on Sunday ...
Arrest after boy attacked
Apr 01, 2009 ... Five youths attacked a teenager and searched his pockets as hewalked in a Derby street. The 16-year-old boy was attacked as he walked through an alleyoff Prince Charles Avenue, which leads to Mitcham Walk, inMackworth, ...
Biker hurt in car collision
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Motorcyclist was taken to hospital after being involved in acollision with a car on High Street, Alfreton. The accident happened at 8.20pm on Sunday, forcing the road to beclosed ...
Extracting best from players is key to great management
Apr 01, 2009 ... It is easy to identify the most successful football managers. Acount of the trophies soon produces an answer. That does not necessarily mean they are the best managers,although it would be hard to argue against Sir Alex Ferguson'srecord with Manchester United. His successes ...
Garry debut hat-trick is still a record for the rams
Apr 01, 2009 ... Derby County came into being in 1884 and have played in theFootball League since 1888, a spell broken only by two World Wars. And yes, I know that the Premiership, formed in 1992, comes underthe control of the Football Association but it is intimatelyconnected to the League through ...
Grand slam skipper was doctor in derby
Apr 01, 2009 ... Joy was unconfined in Ireland after they completed rugby union'sGrand Slam by beating Wales. That was not surprising, because it had been a long wait, 61years. And, if you look hard enough, there is often a Derby link. When Ireland were last invincible, Karl Mullen was their ...
Rainbow's hopes end
Apr 01, 2009; ... Rainbow International's bid for a second piece of silverware thisseason was thwarted as Pinxton MW won the Solar Press Cup. Having already secured the Dick Windle Cup, Rainbow had highhopes of beating their opponents in the quarter-finals of thiscompetition. But goals from ...
Pair set for final clash
Apr 01, 2009; ... Punjab United and Stretton Village will contest the final of theRon Pooley Premier Cup. Pinder Phadli scored the only goal for United as they beat DerbySIngh Brothers, ...
Fine win
Apr 01, 2009; ... Crown and Arrows kept up the pressure on leaders Panthers bybeating ...
Uncovering a family tragedy
Apr 01, 2009 ... In the 21st century, it is, thankfully, rare for a woman to dieas a result of complications during pregnancy but, just a fewdecades ago, the incidence of death among pregnant women was muchgreater. Christine Hibbert discovered that this was the fate of her ownmaternal grandmother ...
Appeal for history of netherlea
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Bygones team has received an appeal for information from IanLees, head of further education at the Derbyshire County Council-owned Holbrook Centre for Autism. The centre is based at Netherlea House, Holbrook, and Mr Lees istrying to find out something about the history of the ...
Seeking details on local artist
Apr 01, 2009 ... I Am an American fan of the artist Marjorie C. Bates, who wasborn in Kings Newton, near Melbourne, in about 1882. I am curious to know if there are any websites where I ...
1969
Apr 01, 2009 ... Local: Smash-and-grab raiders hurled a sledgehammer through oneof the largest plate glass windows in Derby and loaded two TVs intoa van before driving off at high speed. The raid was at VictorBuckland's in the Main Centre. SPORT: Derby County officials asked for the first match of ...
1979
Apr 01, 2009 ... Local: A state of emergency was declared at Sudbury Open Prisonwhen 65 officers started industrial action. The action was part ofa nationwide protest over the Government's seven per cent pay offer. SPORT: South Normanton youngster Gary Jackymelen fought his wayto a fourth national ...
1989
Apr 01, 2009 ... Local: Wheelchair-users faced being banned from Derby's new Ritzynightspot because they were deemed a safety risk. Leisure giantMecca said people using wheelchairs would have to stay away from theBabington Lane club in case they blocked fire exits. SPORT: Derby's leisure bosses ...
Thousands get ready to take the plunge as free swimming is introduced across derbyshire
Apr 01, 2009 ... As Oliver Davidson sprang from the side of the pool and divedinto the water, the sound of the cheering spectators was instantlydrowned out. He powered along, every stroke bringing him closer to the dreamof a gold medal. At a swimming competition in Derbyshire last month, ...
Make a splash
Apr 01, 2009 ... Swimming pools and leisure centres across Derbyshire taking partin the Swim4life scheme include: Alfreton Leisure Centre, Church Street, Alfreton. Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne. Bakewell Swimming Pool, Granby Road, Bakewell. Belper Leisure ...
Car plates theft
Apr 01, 2009 ... Number plates have been stolen from a car parked in Willington. The Ford estate had been left ...
Truant's mother is back in court
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Mother from Derbyshire has appeared in court for the third timebecause of her children's truancy. The 30-year-old, from Cotmanhay, faced magistrates in Ilkestonand admitted the latest offence, which involved a girl of 15. Lesley Hough, for Derbyshire County Council, said the ...
Bugging device
Apr 01, 2009 ... Bugging device: Friends Sophie Hayes, 11, and five-year-oldSophia Stayte built a home for creepy crawlies atShipley CountryPark. The pair, from Cotmanhay, were among ...
Year-old air ambulance charity's aiming even higher
Apr 01, 2009 ... Air ambulance volunteers are today celebrating the charity'sfirst anniversary. The Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance waslaunched at a ceremony at East Midlands Airport a year ago. And today it is set to mark its birthday during an invitation-only event at ...
Lifting new record is a pet project
Apr 01, 2009 ... A World record holder from Ilkeston plans to lift 200 tins of petfood - topped by a 22ft tall scaffold pole and a cuddly toy - on hishead. John Evans is hoping to complete the challenge to raisepounds1,000 for the animal charity Pdsa. The bricklayer already has a host of ...
Eat ice cream to raise charity cash
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Derbyshire dairy is offering free ice cream today to raisemoney for a children's charity. The Bluebell Dairy at Brunswood Farm in Locko Road, Spondon, isgiving away scoops of vanilla ice cream in return for a donation tothe NSPCC. It is one of several shops taking part ...
'Lawyer's task to help find players'
Apr 01, 2009; ... A Lawyer was instructed by Derby County's chief executive to helpfind cheap players because its director of football was not doinghis job, a court has heard. A jury at Northampton Crown Court heard how, at a time ofcrippling financial difficulty, the Rams paid David Lowe tens ...
Clough says england are ready to roll on to victory
Apr 01, 2009 ... Nigel Clough is backing England to stay on a roll by beatingUkraine in tonight's World Cup qualifier at Wembley. England under Fabio Capello have won all four of their fixturesin Group Six and remain on course to reach next year's finals inSouth Africa. They have beaten ...
Rams trio go in for surgery
Apr 01, 2009; ... Three Derby County players underwent operations to repairinjuries yesterday. Midfielder Paul Green, who has had surgery on broken fingers anda fractured metatarsal already this season, had his troublesomeshoulder fixed. Defender Dean Leacock, who has been out since early ...
Four months behind schedule but better late than never for the county's schools
Apr 01, 2009 ... Schools in Derby have reason to celebrate after last year's testsresults showed an overall improvement on those from 2007. In all three core subjects - English, maths and science - thenumber of pupils across the city reaching the required level four orabove for pupils aged 11 ...
Battle of the unions on whether or not to boycott tests
Apr 01, 2009 ... Since they were introduced in 1991, Statutory Assessment Tests,or Sats, have courted controversy. They have been the benchmark of pupil achievement at key stagesone, two and three or ages seven, 11 and 14. But gradually, their perceived importance has diminished asschools ...
Sats stats are vital for parents, says balls
Apr 01, 2009 ... When Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools andFamilies, was in Derby recently, he reaffirmed his belief in Sats asa health check for education. Speaking at Hardwick Primary School he said: "Parents want toknow how their school is performing, especially against ...
Inquiry to be staged over match fight
Apr 01, 2009 ... The Derbyshire branch of the Football Association isinvestigating a fight that broke out during a Sunday league match. The incident happened at the Racecourse Park, in Derby, onSunday, March 15, at about 3.15pm. Derbyshire FA chief executive Keith Compton would not discuss ...
Two distraction burglaries in the same street
Apr 01, 2009 ... Police are linking two burglaries in the same street. A conman tricked his way into the home of an 81-year-old man, inBrookdale Road, Hartshorne, at 12.30pm on Saturday, by telling himhe was a water official. At 2pm, an 86-year-old woman on the same street found a ...
Young stars
Apr 01, 2009 ... Young stars: Drama students Molly Giles, nine, Keeley Goodwin,10, and Ella Holmes, nine, have been showing off their actingabilities. The youngsters are members of the junior section ofCentre Stage Theatre Arts, who performed in The Aristocats. Seniormembers put on Into The Woods ....
Ministers urged to back down over police funding cap
Apr 01, 2009; ... Derbyshire's police and MPs have united to demand ministers "backdown" on their attempt to cap the funding the county's force getsfrom council tax. Chief Constable Mick Creedon and Police Authority chairman JanetBirkin met Derbyshire MPs in Parliament yesterday to ask for ...
Does EMA really need gunmen?
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Misquote appeared in your paper on March 27 regarding a storyabout plans for a new waste treatment plant in Sinfin. I haveprovided the definition of gasification as I was quoted as using theword gasify, which I never would. Firstly, a UK Waste Incineration Directive states: ...
Deliver message to government
Apr 01, 2009 ... The rail contract debacle under this dreadful Labour Governmentis only the latest in a long line of failures. Just think about what we've all lost over the last 11 years, postoffices, pubs, local shops, pensions, savings, jobs, respect. The list goes on. Never mind, Gordon's ...
Catch the train and go insane
Apr 01, 2009 ... One night of bliss ... then back to normal. Hey ho, I knew it was too good to be true and too much of acoincidence on East Midlands Trains. We are back to the normal five coaches - and last night wasreally bad. It was so crowded that not only were there no seatsavailable, I ...
Free buses cost a lot to councils
Apr 01, 2009 ... With reference to "Free buses costing us millions" (EveningTelegraph, March 23), are the bus firms not ripping off councilswith the free bus scheme? If I had to pay, I would buy a return ticket or some other formof multiple journey ticket which saves money. With the free ...
A fine idea, but where are cops?
Apr 01, 2009 ... As a responsible and law-abiding cyclist, I was delighted toread that the police are to take action against people ridingbicycles in our city centre pedestrianised areas (Evening Telegraph,March 23). However, I am somewhat puzzled. How are they going to implement "on-the-spot" ...
Attack on dogs so upsetting
Apr 01, 2009 ... My husband and I are so upset over the attack on our two sweet-natured dogs in Mark-eaton Park on March 25. They were savagely attacked by a white lurcher-type dog whoseowners appeared to have absolutely no control. My dogs are Staffordshire bull terriers who always get a ...
This really is an important issue
Apr 01, 2009 ... I Am disappointed (but not surprised) at Dave Roberts' petty response to a serious policy document from the council about howbest to provide the types of accommodation that older people saythey want. For people who want to give this issue the seriousness itdeserves, can I suggest ...
Please leave out the propaganda
Apr 01, 2009 ... I Read your story on March 26, headlined "How recession-beatingWestfield is still drawing in the shoppers" and wondered how such ablatant piece of propaganda from the company responsible for thathell-hole of a shopping centre - supported by some amateurishjournalism - could possibly pass ...
Do you know my Derby cousins?
Apr 01, 2009 ... I Am writing to you to hopefully establish a link with somecousins of mine in the Derby area. My father moved to Peterboroughwith most of the family, including Nanna Mary, in about 1925. His eldest sister, Jessie Purdy, married Fred Taylor in 1928,and, after living a short ...
Keeping track of travellers' moves
Apr 01, 2009 ... The travel plans and details of every holidaymaker, businesstraveller and day-tripper who leaves Britain, are to be tracked bythe ...
Also nominated
Apr 01, 2009 ... Barbara Consterdine, of Normanton The 74-year-old was nominated by her daughter, Debbie Moore, ofLittleover, who described her mum as "a star". She said: "Mum is awonderful example of giving without wanting acknowledgment orpraise. "She cares for my dad, who is disabled, ...
'Brave antonio keeps us all smiling'
Apr 01, 2009; ... A Teenager who underwent surgery for a brain tumour has beennominated for an award by his teachers in recognition of his hardwork and fighting spirit. Antonio Mosley was in his first year at Saint Benedict CatholicSchool and Performing Arts College, in Derby, when he was ...
Shameful delays add to problem
Apr 01, 2009 ... The outstanding, caring work carried out at the majority of thiscountry's NHS hospitals is so often overshadowed by cases in whichshame is brought to the profession. The damage caused to their reputation by the grim events atStafford Hospital, which attracted acres of news ...
New name for brewing firm coors
Apr 01, 2009 ... Coors has changed its name to recognise the "influence andcontribution" of one of Canada's wealthiest families. Coors Brewers merged with Molson Brewers in 2004 and has nowdecided to change its name to Molson Coors Brewing ...
Man held in probe into tiles attack
Apr 01, 2009 ... A 23-year-old man was still being questioned by police last nightafter tiles were thrown from a building in Wirksworth. A 44-year-old man was yesterday released without charge afterbeing quizzed about the incident, which happened at 5.15pm onMonday. But ...
Photo work praised
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Student has been praised by international photographers afterher work was displayed at Derby's Quad. Helen Lambert, who is studying photography at Burton College,submitted four ...
Seeking finest food
Apr 01, 2009 ... Restaurants, pubs and cafes in Derby are being urged to put theirnames forward for awards. Titles up for grabs in the Eat Derby Restaurant Awards includebest family restaurant, best local ...
Artist turns author
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Staff member at Derby's Quad arts centre has published hisfirst book. Exhibitions officer Alfredo Cramerotti's book, called AestheticJournalism: How to Inform Without Informing, ...
Witness to car theft
Apr 01, 2009 ... A Witness has reported seeing thieves load a car on to the backof a trailer. The blue Peugeot was parked in Castle Hill, Findern, when it wasstolen between 9.30pm on Friday and 9.30am the next day. A ...
Civic leaders swap the car for pedal power and shoe leather
Apr 01, 2009; ... Councillors walked, cycled and drove an eco-friendly car whenthey rose to the challenge of getting to a meeting in the greenestway possible. Members of Derby City Council's climate change committee were setthe task by chairman Evonne Williams at their last meeting becauseshe ...
Speedy drivers handed tickets
Apr 01, 2009 ... Police have carried out a series of road safety days in anattempt to clamp down on speeding. Residents in Crich and Pentrich wanted more done to stop theproblem. Officers held two road safety days in which they handed outfixed penalty notices. Police community ...